Who are we?
Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 350+ million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably, and safely. The likelihood is, if you’ve eaten it, worn it or used it, it was moved on or in one of our containers.
Brambles employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.
Position Purpose:
Tax Compliance Assistant
Travel to Weybridge – Hybrid (1- or 2-days office based dependent on location)
Permanent, full time
Competitive salary + bonus & excellent benefits
CHEP has a vacancy for a Tax Compliance Assistant to join our team!
You will be instrumental in supporting the Tax Compliance Manager in managing indirect & direct tax compliance for CHEP to ensure that effective processes and controls are in place to produce accurate and timely VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastats WHT returns.
Providing support to Brambles tax department with indirect & direct tax audits
CHEP is a flagship industry player and one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses. In joining us, you’ll be part of an established and progressive business that’s achieved financial growth over its 100 years trading across the globe and continually invest into our people and customers.
Think we’re just a pallet company?
We are so much more.... we are the invisible backbone of the global supply chain, we are innovators, and we help the world to become more economically and environmentally sustainable.
We recognize and embrace the importance you will play in understanding the people within CHEP. You are vital to the continuous growth journey that ensures CHEP evolves in their success and continue to hold the title as top global player.
Do you offer...?
2 - 3 years’ experience in a corporate tax compliance role, ideally with managing internal tax affairs of multiple European jurisdictions
Previous proven Compliance or relevant department experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of VAT processes
Key Responsibilities
Cooperate with other Accounting teams and 3rd party providers to prepare VAT filings for domestic/non-domestic VAT, EC Sales Lists and Intrastats
Support tax reviews and research of compliance requirements
Assist with CIT and VAT audits
Complete monthly reconciliation of indirect tax accounts
Support Indirect Tax Manager (Europe) on ad hoc projects
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are documented and updated
Development of an indirect tax compliance calendar
Ability to assess risks and evaluate impacts and develop appropriate, proportionate responses
Take part in the wider compliance function by assisting with training, providing management with written reports and other ad-hoc projects
Provide proactive advice, guidance, direction and interpretation as regards to Compliance issues and develop Compliance relationships across the designated areas of the business
Responsible for decision making on items that will enter the tax returns, based on extensive experience
The Perks...
Certified Top 100 Global Employers
Excellent career progression
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Generous Share Scheme
Hybrid/flexible working
25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year
Up to 7.5% company pension
Life Assurance
Three volunteer days
Employee Assistance Programme
Numerous retail discounts
Interested...?
Apply by submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.